Aviation News
The Japanese Foreign Ministry released photographs of a North Korean-flagged tanker and a small vessel of unknown nationality flying a flag that seemed like Chinese-flag, connected together by hoses on May 19. The pictures were taken by a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C.
Photo: Japan Ministry of Defense
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Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party has unveiled its proposal for the country’s mid term defense plan. It urged the government to procure the F-35B and upgrade the Izumo-class to support the fighter.
By Kaijō Jieitai （海上自衛隊 / Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force） (http://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/formal/jmp/201612.html) [CC BY 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced on May 24 that the Sea Ceptor missile system has entered service with the Royal Navy.
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Pentagon spokesman Lt. Col. Christopher Logan says the PLA Navy has been disinvited from the 2018 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise.
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By Petty Officer 1st Class Rebecca Wolfbrandt [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Two Philippine Navy frigates will be equipped with Saab’s Sea Giraffe AMB naval radar system, the company announced on May 21.
By Public Affairs Office, Philippine Navy [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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